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Junior Christopher Stefaun Martin, 21, of Oakland, Calif.; former Kansas player Jeremiah Letrell Edwards, 21, of Garland, Texas; and Joshua Edwards, 28, of Lawrence, were arrested on suspicion of robbing cash and marijuana from victims at gunpoint at a home on Camelback Drive about 10:30 p.m. on May 13, said Sgt. Trent McKinley, a Lawrence Police Department spokesman.

Martin, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman and Denver native who played at Florida in 2011, transferred to Kansas this year as a four-star prospect from City College of San Francisco. He held a five-star rating coming out of Grandview High in Aurora, Colo., in 2010. He was the 16th junior-college standout this year to pick Kansas.

Martin has been in trouble with the law before. He was cited for marijuana possession while playing at the University of Florida in 2011. He transferred from the school later that year.

Martin came to Kansas to reunite with Kansas football coach Charlie Weis, whom he originally committed to out of high school when Weis was still the head coach at Notre Dame. Their past connection, coupled with Weis' willingness to give talented players a second chance while trying to turn KU football around, made the reunion a good match. Upon first stepping foot on KU's campus, Martin talked about using his latest opportunity to set the record straight about both his abilities as a football player and his character.

"I had a taste of success and ended up letting immature decisions lead me down the wrong path," Martin told the Journal-World in February. "And that's been the biggest thing, taking those mistakes and turning them into positives so when I step foot here we can go down the right path.”

The three men arrested today were booked into Douglas County Jail on suspicion of aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and kidnapping. The information has been forwarded to the Douglas County District Attorney's Office for consideration, McKinley said, and the investigation is ongoing.

Weis said the team and athletics officials are aware of the arrests and gathering more facts.

"The behavior described in these charges is not acceptable at the University of Kansas," Weis said in a statement. "When we are confident that we have enough information, we will act appropriately."

Hate to tell all of you CW optimists but this is just the first of a string of disappointments we'll see out of this juco experiment. Charlie was so proud of running 29 players off the team when he got here to bring in his guys. Well, here they are. Wasted scholarships all over the place both last year and, it appears, this year. The quick fix approach won't get you there. This isn't a college football program it's turned into the misfit sanctuary. Let's get our 2-10 season out of the way and then go hire a coach.

I hate to break this to you but if we fire another coach we won't get anyone worth a crap! Come to Kansas you have 2 years and then we fire you. Not to mention we'd owe CW over 6 million dollars. Weis is SZ guy. He isn't going anywhere. And one misfit doesn't mean the rest of these guys won't pan out. Besides choir boys don't play football. Look I'm for kicking this kid off the team if he is implicated but I'm far from throwing in the towel this season. You should be too!

Hate to break it to you but it's not and experiment, it's a proven strategy that Snyder has used for years and Mangino used that took us from 2-10 to a bowl game in his second year. As for running off all the players when he got here, there was not exactly a ton of top talent on the roster at the time. Two of the players have actually returned to the program, you don't hear things like that often and it show what kind of respect the players have for CW.

WRONG! Snyder never brought that many Juco players in at one time. Weis is trying to completely start over with juco kids while Snyder simply filled gaps with juco players. Weis thinks he knows what he is doing but he doesn't. Just wait, KU will have a slightly better season this year and possibly the year after, but after that it will be like KSU under Ron Prince.

CW is just filling gaps too. It's just that after 2 coaching debacles the gaps are even bigger than at KSU. We were missing 20+ upperclassmen from previous recruiting classes. Just filling the gaps. There are about 20 more upperclassmen gaps next year as well, so expect something fairly similar in recruiting. The JUCO/transfer process will start to diminish more and more after that - just as CW said it would.

Hate to break it to you but Snyder had much more success recruiting freshman that nobody else wanted and developing them. I know you've heard how he did it with juco's but that's a myth. He had more juco failures than successes. He and Mangino used them to fill gaps, not an entire team. Do your homework.

You see by saying Weiss was stupid for saying that, you proved that either A. You didn't make it past high school or B. You are still in high school. In grown up world, what Weiss pretty much said is that Martin will be kicked off the team if these events are true. It's okay fella, not everyone is capable of critical thought.

CW's question wasn't directed at whether the action was legal here or anywhere else, as you a proposing. CW's question was directed at whether Chris was actually involved as accused. If CW get's enough evidence, Chris is gone.

The fact that you called Weiss comment stupid, was stupid of you. Have an opinion, but when you nit pick a basic comment like that, it shows immaturity and a lack of understanding on how things are done. Charlie is a representative of the university, therefore he makes sure that people know he nor the university find this behavior acceptable. Which means that if true, he will be kicked off the team. A lot of universities, including KU have kept players who have broken major laws. Weiss is trying to say that. You took an incredibly easy to understand quote and sounded like a bitter fan with a mission to discredit every single quote. Which is the behavior or high schoolers (I work with them, so I this a lot and you reminded me of them).

Wow. I thought Martin had changed for good. I'd strongly consider kicking him off the team if I'm Weis. It would be a downgrade, but not devastating. Ben Goodman showed flashes rushing the passer at the end of last season, and Michael Reynolds has talent.

Man.... so disappointing! This kid has shown so much promise. I hope for his sake and for the football teams sake that he is wrongly accused! If not, then I expect he will be dismissed from the team. I don't see Coach Weis doing the Snyder thing and saying "discipline will be handled internally" then nothing ever comes of it. So many of Snyder's players have gone through the "Snyder Scrub" over the years that we expect that from KSUcks. As a Jayhawk, I don't want us to stoop to that level, no matter how good the player is.

Oh please. Your posts are nothing but criticism and negativity. And just because you live in Lawrence doesn't mean a thing. Stop trying to rationalize and justify why you're here. You're a typical troll, plain and simple. You are here for one purpose only so stop being such a hypocrite.

Pretty clear what's going on here. KSU transplant living in Lawrence who works himself into a rage lather every time he has to hear about KU sports.

Also, the fact that you live in Lawrence doesn't absolve you of being a troll. It just means you're a LOCAL troll. Troll.

A troll is someone who... trolls message boards posting things in an attempt to garner reactions from others. For the SOLE purpose of garnering those reactions, rather than by any desire to have an honest conversation.

Why are people talking about dismissal or suspension from the team? We're not talking snatching some weed from somebody. We're talking home invasion, kidnapping and the use of firearms. If he's involved the only football he'll be playing will be behind bars.

Suspend Martin for now, then determine final disciplinary actions when facts are known. That is treating him like he'll be treated in the real world. Since this isn't Martin's first offense though, he may not even get that chance and may just get kicked off the team in the coming days whether or not he should be at this point.

Wow, didn't expect anything so soon! This is the risk with taking in so many juco transfers. Was excited to see Martin on the field. Good thing we have some depth at DE, but he had about the highest ceiling.

This isn't a matter for the football coach. It's a matter for the chancellor. Either he's cleared or he's expelled. If he's cleared and HCCW wants to discipline him for hanging out with morons, so be it. Mount Oread is no place for felons.

Up to 61 months for aggravated assault and kidnapping. If he's guilty he's going to prison for at least a couple of years. He should too, if he is guilty. We don't need thugs like that in our society, let alone on a football team.

Your taxes pay to put people who do these type of things away. Otherwise they will harass the world endlessly.

Robbing at gunpoint? NO WAY he wears a KU uniform again. Kid had a future. Let's see, weed and a little cash, or possible NFL career? Man, life's choices are so tough sometimes. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

I know we are innocent until proven guilty in this country but come on. How many people in on this site have ever been arrested or had your name involved in something even close to this serious? Robbed at gun point? Yeah he's gone. No way he wears a KU uniform ever.

Dear Chris Martin,

I hope that weed and little bit of cash was worth it!

Signed,

The KU faithful!

P.S. did you really think you wouldn't get caught? Your 6 ft 5 in for god sake! People remember someone of your size! Pull your head out of your ass dude! Come on!!!!

If he is at all connected with this thing, CW needs to kick his ass off the team. The University should kick off campus, if that is possible. I'd rather Kansas goes 1-11 than have a team of criminals like Alabama.

Actually you're right...there are fans for every team in the nation that are ignorant and often times blinded by their bias. Unfortunately KU nation has them as well. However, your mention of UK2 in an above post is called trash talking in my book. Don't expect people to accept anything you say if you come onto our boards and talk smack. Won't comment to another of your posts because of your insignificance. If you had stated what you wanted to say without disrepecting us, then I would not mind conversing with you. Enjoy your stay in the beautiful city of Lawrence, Kansas.

Is this kid for real? Only way to forgive this kid is if he was kidnapped, or if the information is wrong, as in he wasn't involved. Lets be honest though, how is a 6 "5 monster going to get kidnapped? Anyways, this is a total dissappointment and this kid likely just threw his chance at the NFL out the window, again. Not many kids get a second chance there Chris, and it looks like your second chance will be over before it started. Good riddance big guy!

doesn't matter what school you're at, no one is immune to these things, assuming he's guilty, he's out of chances, there needs to be discipline, and if he's off the team, we have to live with it. we cheer the team we have on the field, whomever it may be

Tyrann Matheiu (or however it is spelled) was kicked off LSU Campus and off the team, and months later he is on the cover of ESPN the magazine. Maybe this guy can get the Madden Cover for these ridiculous antics. I won't be surprised to see these charges dropped.

When they sign with KU they also sign an "oath of office" to uphold whatever it is KU puts in writing. That way they are held accountable as they signed this document. Weis doesn't mess around. Martin will be discipline for sure.

I agree with the comments about getting the boot, but have one question. Since it appears shots weren't fired, how was this reported? Did the victim call police and say "hey some guys just came in here with guns and stole my drug money and pot?".

I did too. His mouth was bigger than his game. He talked more than he tried.

Although, in my experience, football players generally aren't very good at basketball. You fake one way and they are so athletic they end up on the other end of the court. He was slow for basketball standards.

innocent until proven guilty. But if you are guilty, you may imagine all of the hate words for you. Even if you are bad, why chance losing millions waiting if you did well? Guess that's stupid bad. There are those who worked and struggled throughout history for your opportunity, and now you stomp their faces with your deeds.

Good point. In MY day ( when we walked 5 miles to school in the snow. Uphill. Both ways, blah, blah, blah....) you could have an argument with someone and beat the crap out of each other, then get up and dust yourselves off and go on your way. No one ever thought about guns or knives or any of that other garbage.

I made a post the other day, arguing that we really need to try to understand the societal aspects of some of these players' backgrounds, and how at times they may contribute to what we observe in terms of bad behavior in the present. The truth is, though this is disappointing to us all, it's not very surprising. Not if we are being candid.

A few made the point that they didnt want to discuss sociology in a sports forum. I empathize with that point of view...to a point. Sometimes, however, its unavoidable that a person is a product of their unique experiences, and it comes into play.

I totally believe in multiple chances. But I also believe a part of mentoring involves creating a culture that demands responsibility for ones actions, and that involves discretionary discipline meted out on a case-by-case basis. In this particular instance, if true, a weapon was brandished. That is enough to satisfy grounds for dismissal in my book. That is underscored by the reality that if Martin was involved, this would be his second such offense. Weis will filter out all the pertinent information as it becomes available to him. But if these allegations are true, Weis needs to dismiss Martin.

Kudos to AtlJaybird for the following post (above):

"Full ride, room and board, free tuition, free books, free education. Access to the best facilities, trainers, coaches, tutors, and professors. Years of training, studying, sacrificing. A shot at the NFL. A chance to make millions. And he throws it all away for a little weed and cash. Unbelievable!"

I have no objection to the discussion of sociology in a sports forum. In fact I'd welcome it. This sort of thing is not that uncommon and I find it baffling when someone can’t seem to see the opportunities in front of them. Can’t believe he would do something so foolish when he has already been granted a second chance.

Just my .02, but I don't consider a prior marijuana possession charge as constituting a "history of trouble". This is even more so given the recent legalization and medical marijuana legislation enacted into law in several states.

Nevertheless, this is extremely disappointing behavior from someone that regardless of their sociological background, knew better.

As for the kidnapping charge, keep in mind one can be charged with this crime merely by moving or requiring a victim to move to another place simply to facilitate the commission of the underlying crime; in this case robbery. It doesn't require tying the victim up, throwing them in the trunk, driving off and then seeking a ransom. Just making them move to another room while they searched/ransacked the house can constitute kidnapping.

Your point may still be applicable re: certain other players and their histories. Time will tell.

I hope for the best and believe that most folks learn from the first lesson, or at least future issues decrease in significance rather than blowing up. In the meantime, this is some really disappointing news for KU, the football program, Hawk fans and ultimately Mr. Martin.

The guy hasn’t played a significant down of D1 college football in his life. Just because Keegan got all weak in the knees at the sight of him, doesn’t mean he was going to take us bowling with one hand tied behind his back.

His career is OVER. No one will ever give him another chance. All that talent... just gone. I would like to say "If I had all that talent.... blah blah blah" but I don't have all that talent so I don't really know how I would use it. I imagine it would be put to better use than Mr. Martin has managed to do with it.

Well, this is too bad. Sounds like he might've been able to help the team if he had gotten his head on straight. I'd say armed robbery (assuming it's true) indicates that the head is not on straight. Even if there weren't obvious legal issues likely to come out of this, I don't know if having someone who exercises this kind of judgement is a good player to have on the team at all, regardless of the fact that he brings an incredibly negative light to the program.

I hope--more for this kid's sake than the program's sake--that he has been mistakenly accused. He probably needs to be dismissed from the program regardless, because even if he isn't guilty of the crimes listed, I have a hard time believing that there isn't some sort of connection, which demonstrates, again, bad judgement.

Note to all collegiate athletes out there: if the guys you roll with have guns and weed, it's just a matter of time until something stupid like this happens. It baffles me that athletes throw away their possibly lucrative futures on stupid decisions on a random night. Especially athletes that are getting a second chance.